April 2012 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

APH Shopping Site Showcases Teacher's Articles

For those seeking a hands-on explanation about some of APH’s products, author and teacher Kristie Smith is a well-versed and enthusiastic resource. Smith has been an educator for nearly thirty years and teaching children with visual impairments is her...

Published Tue, Apr 24 2012 5:36 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, APH products, APH spotlight

Meet The APH Executives in Residence!

Three APH Executives in Residence pose together at Annual Meeting 2009: Kay Ferrell, Phil Hatlen, and Jane Erin. APH has launched a web page devoted to our Executive in Residence program . From time to time since 2005, APH has been privileged to host...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 5:03 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Special education, Web sites, APH spotlight

Treasures from the APH Libraries

The APH Barr Library supports research initiatives at APH, while the Migel Library is the largest collection of nonmedical information related to blindness in the world. Although the collections do not circulate, arrangements can be made to use the materials...

Published Mon, Apr 23 2012 4:56 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Educational aids, Teaching, Teaching aids, Books, Blindness, Eye research, History

The Power of Learning Braille

by Donna J. Jodhan True it is that the use of Braille may be on the decline in the world but believe me when I tell you that there is definitely a great benefit to learning Braille. Much of today's generation of blind people tend to forget this, choosing...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 4:49 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Reading, Braille, Accessible media, Writing, Labeling

As a Blind Child

by Donna J. Jodhan I consider myself to be extremely fortunate; as a blind child I was surrounded by loving and devoted parents who were determined to help me live as mainstream a life as possible. I also had two brothers, a granny, and other family members...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 4:43 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Parents, Blindness, Personal stories

The Accessibility of Baseball

by Paul Ferrara Many of my fondest childhood memories either center around or are somehow related to Major League Baseball. When I was four or five years old, dad taught me how the game was played, and I've been hooked on baseball from that day forward...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 1:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Accessibility, Audio, Sports, Macintosh, Entertainment, Radio, Personal stories

Out Of the Whirlpool: A Valuable Resource for Those Wanting to Learn About Blindness

by Terrie Terlau, PhD APH Adult Life Project Leader If you work with adults who have lost vision, if you have a visual impairment yourself, or if you want to acquire a more personal understanding of the rehabilitation process, you may find Sue Martin's...

Published Thu, Apr 19 2012 12:02 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Education, Teaching aids, Ebooks, Blindness, Newly blind, Rehabilitation, Orientation and mobility

Accessible Places to Purchase Coffee and Snacks

My good friend Paul ferrara is a Coffee Connoisseur. He drinks coffee all the time and wrote the following for Fred's Head to help others find the online resources he uses to get the best coffees out there. Today I will show you a few of my favorite...

Published Mon, Apr 16 2012 5:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Shopping, Groceries

Use a Muffin Tin to Portion Out Ice Cream

Muffin tins are great for lots of things, not just making muffins. Here's one you're really going to love! Pop in muffin papers, and serve out single scoops of ice cream into each cup before covering them with wrap and putting them in the freezer...

Published Mon, Apr 16 2012 4:32 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints

How to Know if Your Child has Retinoblastoma

by Max Alberts Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a cancerous tumor of the retina that normally occurs in children under the age of six. It can develop and spread quickly if not diagnosed and treated early. Retinoblastoma is a genetic disorder that may be either...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2012 4:19 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Blindness, Eye research, Health and wellness

Accessible YouTube Guide

by Robert Kingett Since YouTube is so inaccessible, and since I couldn't find a complete guide on how to make the YouTube experience work for a blind user, I have resolved to make my own complete guide to making an accessible YouTube experience. One...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2012 3:18 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Accessibility, Internet, Adaptation, Computer software, Movies, Screen readers

An Accessible Rubik's Cube, Not Too Puzzling to Adapt with APH Products

Do you have an off-the-shelf Rubik's Cube handy? If so, there are several easy ways to adapt it for use by a person with visual impairment or blindness using one of the following APH products: a) Apply a tactile "Point Symbol" sticker to...

Published Mon, Apr 09 2012 3:22 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Education, Teaching, APH products, Children, Tactile aids, Computer games, Adaptation, Teenagers, Entertainment

APH News: April 2012

APH News Your monthly link to the latest information on the products, services, and training opportunities from the American Printing House for the Blind. April 2012 Exciting New APH Products Announced! Read on to learn about these new products - now...

Published Mon, Apr 09 2012 3:05 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: APH news

The United States Association of Blind Athletes Impacts Lives through Sports and Recreation

by Lacey Markle There are an estimated 52,000 school-aged children who are blind and visually impaired in the United States; nearly 70 percent do not participate in even a limited physical education curriculum. The barriers that blind and visually impaired...

Published Mon, Apr 02 2012 10:36 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Low vision, Blindness, Blindness resources, Exercise, Sports, Blindness organizations

Create Your Own Sidewalk

Here's a great idea for orientation and mobility instructors or anyone wanting to create an outdoor pathway. Simply roll out this path wherever you need it and re-roll when your task is done. Cleans easily with a garden hose. Easy to use, easy to...

Published Sun, Apr 01 2012 10:59 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Directional tracking, Special education, Assistive devices, Blindness, Orientation and mobility

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